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The surname Clogston was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Chronicles first mention Conrad Kluger of Prague in 1320, and Mertin Kluge of Habelschwerdt in 1397.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clogston research. Another 157 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1703, 1726, 1779 and 1797 are included under the topic Early Clogston History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kluge, Kluger, Klug, Klugen, Clug, Cluge, Clugen and many more.
Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Clogston Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Klug, who came to England and/or America in 1709 at the age of 37 with his wife and child. Nicklas Kluge arrived in Philadelphia in 1738; while August Kluge came to Canada in 1783. Wilhelm Kluge arrived in Texas in 1852.